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Wood Carving Workshop

Ulster Folk Museum, 153 Bangor Rd, Cultra, Holywood, County Down, BT18 0EU
Carve your very own bespoke wooden house number in a hands-on workshop at the Ulster Folk Museum

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Please note this workshop is now fully booked.

Under Peter's expert guidance, you'll learn how to select and prepare wood, understand grain direction, and master the essential tools of the trade, from sharpening chisels and gouges to carving straights, curves, and junctions.

By the end of the day, you'll carve your very own bespoke wooden house number to take home. The workshop includes lunch, with plenty of time to practise and refine your technique in this timeless craft.

What to know:
-There are two workshops taking place on 28th February and 1st March, from 11:00 to 16:00. Please select your date through the ticket link.
-Lunch from the Ulster Folk Museum's Tea Rooms is included in the cost of this workshop.
-For ages 16+. No experience needed and all materials required.

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Adult£100.00 per ticket

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Season (28 Feb 2026)
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Saturday11:00 - 16:00
Season (1 Mar 2026)
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Sunday11:00 - 16:00

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